Serv-Pak gets vacuum seal bags and shrink bags made for meat, poultry, cheese and seafood processors. Chamber pouches, embossed bags for external sealers and heat shrink bags all come through one quote. Tell us the product, the sealer and how long it has to keep. We source the bags through our converter partners and, when the film is one Prime Film runs, from our sister company next door in Orlando.
Vacuum Bag and Shrink Bag Options
| Bag option | Best for | Tell us |
|---|---|---|
| Nylon vacuum pouches | Chamber sealers packing meat, cheese and seafood | Pouch size and largest piece |
| Embossed vacuum bags | External sealers at butcher shops and deer processors | Sealer model and bag or roll |
| Heat shrink bags | Whole birds, roasts and cheese that should look skin-tight | Hot water dip or heat tunnel |
| Barrier bags | Fresh product that needs a longer shelf life | Shelf life you need |
| Heavy gauge bone-in bags | Ribs, bone-in cuts and frozen fish with sharp edges | Cut type and gauge you use now |
| Printed processor bags | Brands that want the bag to carry the label | Artwork and print colors |
Vacuum Seal Bags for Meat, Jerky and Deer Processing
The sealer decides the bag. Chamber sealers pull air out of the whole chamber, so smooth pouches work and cost less. External sealers pull air from the open end of the bag, so the bag needs a textured or embossed side to give the air a channel.
Bone-in cuts are the next question. A rib tip or a fish fin can poke through thin film in the freezer. Tell us what you pack and we will match a heavier gauge or a tougher structure to it.
Jerky makers, meat stick brands and deer processors get the same answer: send the product, the sealer and your monthly count.
Shrink Bags for Meat, Poultry and Cheese
A shrink bag is loaded, vacuum sealed and then dipped in hot water or run through a heat tunnel. The film tightens around the product like a second skin. Whole chickens, turkeys, roasts and cheese blocks look cleaner on a shelf, and loose film does not catch or tear in the case.
Tell us your shrink equipment and the product size. We match the bag to both.
How to Choose Vacuum or Shrink Bags
- Sealer type. Chamber or external. External sealers need embossed bags.
- Barrier. Fresh meat and cheese need an oxygen barrier. Frozen product sold fast may need less.
- Gauge. Heavier film for bone-in cuts and sharp edges. Thickness is measured in mil.
- Shrink or not. Shrink bags give a tight retail look. Standard vacuum pouches are fine for many wholesale and frozen packs.
- Food contact. Meat and cheese sit right against the film. Tell us so and the inner layer is chosen for food contact.
What to Send for a Fast Vacuum Bag Quote
- The product and the size of the largest piece.
- Your sealer type, make and model.
- Fresh, frozen or aged, and how long it needs to keep.
- Shrink bags or standard vacuum bags.
- Plain or printed, plus your logo if printed.
- Monthly quantity and your delivery address.
Vacuum and Shrink Bags Sourced Through Our Partners, With Film From Prime Film
Prime Film Extrusion shares our Orlando building and runs co-extruded multi-layer film, including structures with nylon or EVOH barrier layers. When your bag fits a film Prime Film runs, it can be made right next door. Shrink bags and other specialty bags come through our converter partner network, and Serv-Pak handles the quote and the order.
Request a vacuum or shrink bag quote or call (407) 704-0800.
Product questions
What are shrink bags?
Shrink bags are vacuum bags made from film that tightens when heated. After sealing they go through hot water or a heat tunnel and the bag shrinks tight around the product.
How do you use shrink bags for meat or poultry?
Load the product and vacuum seal the bag. Then dip it in hot water or run it through a heat tunnel so the film tightens. Tell us your equipment and we will match the bag to it.
Do I need embossed vacuum bags?
You need embossed or textured bags if you use an external sealer. Chamber vacuum sealers work with smooth pouches.
Can vacuum bags be printed with our logo?
Yes. Vacuum and shrink bags can carry your brand and product name. Send your artwork and print colors with the quote request.
Are your vacuum bags food safe?
Food-contact materials are available for vacuum and shrink bags. Tell us the product so the inner layer is chosen for food contact from the start.